Fundraiser for Bombo shark attack survivor Brett Connellan to be held

By Cydonee Mardon
Updated June 16 2016 - 8:13am, first published 7:30am
Raising funds: Holding the surfboard Brett Connellan was riding when attacked by a shark, Geoff Latimer, Agie Krowka and Joel Trist are working behind the scenes to aid their mate's recovery. Picture: Sylvia Liber.
Raising funds: Holding the surfboard Brett Connellan was riding when attacked by a shark, Geoff Latimer, Agie Krowka and Joel Trist are working behind the scenes to aid their mate's recovery. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

As shark attack victim Brett Connellan focuses firmly on his own recovery, his mates are working behind the scenes to ease the financial burden of his rehabilitation. Former pro surfer Tom Carroll is also adding muscle to the latest fundraising effort. Cydonee Mardon reports.

Surfing buddies Joel Trist and Brett Connellan often chat about the shark attack that changed their lives for ever.

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